Is China’s new ethnic unity law a step towards forced assimilation?
The government says the law will help forge a shared national identity.

The government says the law will help forge a shared national identity.










Drones lit up the evening sky near Taiwan’s Taipei 101 skyscraper in a dazzling display for the Computex trade show.
Nvidia’s new chip will power new Windows laptop and desktop computer models to make ‘AI personal computers’.
The US has addressed defence leaders in Singapore, outlining America’s geopolitical goals.
Taiwan is experiencing explosive GDP growth due to chip exports, but some Taiwanese feel left out.
Taiwan reports second Chinese ‘joint combat readiness patrol’ in a week, says its forces responded to the situation.

Thousands rally in Taipei backing higher defence spending after US pauses $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan.
Critics of US, Philippine military cooperation say closely aligning with Washington makes Manila a possible target.

Taiwan fears a US pause on a $14bn arms package could weaken its defences and shake confidence in Washington’s support.
Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao’s remarks come as US President Donald Trump gives mixed signals over the sale.
The US has reportedly paused a major arms deal with Taiwan, but Trump has said he may ‘speak’ to island’s leader.